Of course, nobody makes it through hard times alone. We all look for cheerleaders in life––and who doesn't need good people to pass the ball to when we're about to take a dive? With trouble chasing us down, a quick hand-off can keep us a step ahead. But we still have to suit up every day, to get our own hands dirty.

Lasting change comes from within, where the power is...our power. And the precursor to finding life fulfilling? Being willing.

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we do need others to help us through those times...by you are right that we can not depend on them to help us out of it...because we will be back in it again soon enough...because we never found our own way out of it...

Thanks dear Sue for this one~ I have a dear granddaughter that is just like this description. It's so hard to help her because she can't see or doesn't really want to change. Your thoughts were all so true. Blessings,Love and hugs!Update me on your mom again; I hope she is doing well~

A friends has a new kind of cancer after kicking one 10 years ago. He was so down at first, I knew he wouldn't last long, but he's turned an attitude corner and I think he's got some time left. You can't put the fight into people who won't hold onto it. Here's hoping. Good writing.Happy hot summer!

Whenever I've tried to help someone I always have to remind myself that I can't want it (whatever solution they're seeking) more than they do. My Mom has a life philosophy..."Just do it"...Nike stole it from her! Sometimes that's what we have to do. Alone or with help...love the poem!

That was SUCH a good one, Sue! Life can be hard, but something wonderful happens overnight and we get a whole new day, every day. We have had an incredibly hard July, but August has arrived with all its wonderful possibility and promise of new experiences - grabbing hold and taking the ride!

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